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GF53 VNU

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 VNU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020
Pass 5 Mar 2019 99,961 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,952 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 98,470 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

underside covers

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,969 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 87,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,327 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 84,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,248 miles

ADVISE N/SIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 23 Apr 2012 76,247 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

ADVISE N/SIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,881 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,668 miles

ALL VISIBLE UNDER PARTS CHECK OK,PANEL COVERED AREAS NOT ABLE TO BE CHECKED

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,702 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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GF53 VNU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF53 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF53 VNU registered?

GF53 VNU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is GF53 VNU safe to buy?

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